Having working smoke alarms inside of your home is the first early indication you may have a fire or something might be wrong.
Having them installed properly, tested and maintained regularly, are extremely important.
Smoke alarms are effective because they detect smoke particles inside of your residence.
They’re installed on the ceiling of homes, when smoke rises, if maintained they will go off indicating something is wrong.
Where should they be?
🚨Install an alarm on every level of your home
🚨Install an alarm in hallways
🚨Install an alarm inside every bedroom
🚨 Keep alarms away from cooking appliances and HVAC registers and ceiling fans to reduce false alarms
Maintenance tips?
🔨 Test alarms monthly by hitting the test button to ensure they are working
🔨 Replace batteries regularly – change batteries when the time changes
🔨 Keep alarms clean by dusting them to prevent dirt and particles from obstructing sensors.
Did you know, that all smoke alarms have to be replaced after 10 years?
Overtime, sensors can become degraded. Ensure you replace them depending on the manufacturing date which can be found on the side of the smoke alarm.
Following these important steps can ultimately save you and your families lives in the event of a fire.
Each year fire departments respond to incidents across the valley where homeowners do not have working alarms.
These crucial devices can alert you in advance, with homes burning much faster today, having an alarm installed could be the reason you escape from a fire.
Adrian J.
